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Open - Library

Inspiration for a large cottage open concept porcelain tile and gray floor family room library remodel with white walls, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace and a media wall

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Library - Modern Living Room Example of a mid-sized minimalist open concept medium tone wood floor living room library design with white walls and a wall-mounted tv

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Library Open Inspiration for a large, open-concept, country family room remodel with gray floors, white walls, a traditional fireplace, a plaster fireplace, and a media wall.

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Library Open Inspiration for a large, open-concept, country family room remodel with gray floors, white walls, a traditional fireplace, a plaster fireplace, and a media wall.

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Living Room Library

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Library - Family Room

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Family Room - Traditional Family Room

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#Repost @kellybehunstudio —— a striking Extra Wall sofa by Living Divani in this interior project by Sophia Bratt and Fanny Rådvik for Artilleriet Interiors . . . . . . . #silversofa #livingdivani #sophiabratt #fannyradvik #artillerietinteriors #interiordesign #homedecor #designlovers #architecture #architecturaldesign #livingroom #livingroomdesign #design #kellybehunstudio via @chiararizzoli @livingdivani @sophiabratt @fannyradvik @artillerietstore https://www.instagram.com/p/CbaOsUJthWD/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Soft Loft is a project designed by LINE architects and is located in Moldova. Kishinev. Living space for a young creative couple. As a matter of fact it reminds more not an apartment, and the house on a roof from where one of the best panoramic kinds on a city opens.

The apartments are on the top floor of the house and occupy most of it. The space is divided into several functional zones each with its own private terrace. The common area of the living room with an island sofa and a projection on the wall, a dining room with an unusual table for seven and a minimalist kitchen are combined into one whole space. The private bedroom area is designed as a single and secluded space for two where the bedroom is combined with a bathroom and a dressing room. The character of the interior is based on soft contrasts where harmoniously combined rough and soft textures, simple and sound materials, cold and warm shades. Despite its industrial character and many different materials, the interior is very soft, warm and cozy.

Location: Moldova. Kishinev. Designing: 2016 Implementation: 2018 Authors of the project: Dmitry Petrov, Ekaterina Rodina. Photographer: Oleg Bajura Main materials: brick, glass, concrete, plywood, ceramics, metal, wood, textiles Floor coating: epoxyt floor The area of the apartment is 171.4 m2. Area of terraces: 87.3 m2 Ceiling height: 2.9 m Illumination: centrsvet, davide groppi, vitra, ikea Furniture: living divani, b & b italia, vitra, zampieri, ikea Sanitary engineering: agape design

Soft Loft by LINE architects Soft Loft is a project designed by LINE architects and is located in Moldova. Kishinev. Living space for a young creative couple.

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An Architect’s ‘Treehouse’ In The Heart Of Bronte

An Architect’s ‘Treehouse’ In The Heart Of Bronte

Architecture

Sasha Gattermayr

Sanders Air sofa from Voyager Interiors. ‘Little Petra’ chair by &Tradition from Cult Design. Coffee table custom designed by the architects. ‘Planet’ wall lamp from Hub Furniture. Atollo desk lamp. Artwork by Tamara Dean. Dining table custom designed by the architects. ‘Cloud’ rug by Edel Carpets from Whitecliffe Imports. Photo – Anson Smart.

Sanders Air sofa from Voyager Interiors. ‘Little Petra’ chair by &Tradition from Cult Design. Coffee table custom designed by the architects. Artwork by Tamara Dean. Dining table custom designed by the architects. ‘Cloud’ rug by Edel Carpets from Whitecliffe Imports. Photo – Anson Smart.

The back lounge also acts as a library. Photo – Anson Smart.

The long slick black table sits in front of the library wall, and was customised by the architects. Atollo desk lamp sits on top and flanked by Henry Timi SB 1901 chairs from Viabizzuno. Photo – Anson Smart.

Looking through from one lounge room to another. Planet’ wall lamp from Hub Furniture. Sanders Air sofa from Voyager Interiors. Photo – Anson Smart.

The marble dining table was custom designed by the architects. Nuura Miira 4 pendant light. Living Divani Era dining chairs from Space Furniture. Artwork by Paul Ogier. Photo – Anson Smart.

‘John John’ sofa by Poltrona Frau from Cult Design. Tulip coffee table by Eero Saarinen from Knoll. Bassam Fellowes circular counter stool from Living Edge. Womb armchair from Dedece. Photo – Anson Smart.

Nuura Miira 4 pendant light. Living Divani Era dining chairs from Space Furniture. Marble dining table was custom designed by the architects. Artwork by Camie Lyons. ‘John John’ sofa by Poltrona Frau from Cult Design. Womb armchair from Dedece. Photo – Anson Smart.

Womb armchair from Dedece. Artwork on back wall by Paul Ogier. Artwork on side wall by Camie Lyons. ‘John John’ sofa by Poltrona Frau from Cult Design. Tulip coffee table by Eero Saarinen from Knoll. Nuura Miira 4 pendant light. PK22 chairs from Cult Design. Photo – Anson Smart.

Wall cutaways and skylights at the top of the staircase. Photo – Anson Smart.

Looking from the main living room into the sitting room, and out to the garden beyond. Photo – Anson Smart.

The top of the staircase is flanked by windows and a skylight, allowing light to pour into the top floor from all angles. Photo – Anson Smart.

Is this THE staircase of 2020! Photo – Anson Smart.

Terracotta tiles line the bathroom floor. Photo – Anson Smart.

An Eames plywood chair from Living Edge in a bedroom. Photo – Anson Smart.

A view from the first level front courtyard into the master bedroom. Photo – Anson Smart.

Photo – Anson Smart.

The master bathroom. Photo – Anson Smart.

Landscaping surrounds this project from all sides, expertly designed and installed by Spirit Level Designs. Photo – Anson Smart.

The street frontage. Photo – Anson Smart.

The front gate is on street level, and guides the entrant up to the first floor entrance hall. Photo – Anson Smart.

‘The Treehouse’ is the Bronte home inhabited by architect Madeleine Blanchfield’s young family, and designed by her architectural firm, Madeleine Blanchfield Architects.

It took years of planning and saving to finalise the blueprint for this home, by which time, Madeleine had her successful practice in Paddington to run! This extended planning period resulted in a rich and extensive design phase, followed by a quick, intuitive build. The best of both worlds!

Comprised of two storeys stacked atop a street-facing garage, the house makes the most of its compact footprint by chasing light vertically. The top floor houses a generous communal living zone, with two living rooms side-by-side. The informal lounge and library opens onto a patio garden at the back of the property, while the front living room is flanked by a kitchen and dining room in textbook open-plan fashion. These generous communal spaces take full advantage of the property’s lush treetop outlook.

‘The design was formed around capturing the most beautiful light at all times of day, and creating vistas through spaces so that there is always something (usually the garden!) in your frame of view,’ explains Madeleine. ‘The great benefit of living on the top floor is the ability to flood the spaces with light from skylights and high level windows.’

Descending the sculptural, spiral staircase (sidenote: Is this THE staircase of 2020?) deposits the inhabitant in the entrance hall. The sleeping quarters are located on this floor, appropriately buried amongst the verdant courtyards landscaped by Spirit Level Designs. This air of seclusion satisfied the family’s privacy considerations, and marks an ambient shift from public to private spaces.

Madeleine describes traditional Japanese architectural principles such as clarity of structure, streamlined craftsmanship and a sense of calm as fundamental inspirations to the design. These influences, paired with a clean, refined materials palette, bucketloads of natural light, and a strong connection to the outdoors from every room, make this a truly special and serene family home.

See more projects from Madeleine Blanchfield Architects here.

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Baranowitz + Kronenberg creates charcoal interiors for Âme jewellery store

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Architecture studio Baranowitz + Kronenberg has enclosed the interiors of a lab-grown-diamond jewellery store in New York’s Soho district with charcoal-coloured steel walls.

The narrow store for jewellery brand Âme on Spring Street was designed by Israeli practice Baranowitz + Kronenberg as a “sensory retail experience” informed by darkness, materiality, scent and sound.

The walls of the monochromatic, dark grey store are made from rolled stainless steel panels which contrast with the stainless steel display units. The material was chosen for its industrial past and contemporary look.

“The main theme of the design of the store is the combination between past, present and future,” said the practice’s co-founders, Alon Baranowitz and Irene Kronenberg.

“This project follows our design philosophy that has been our guiding light for two decades. We come, observe and look at the findings with an open mind while scrutinising every contextual insight.”

The duo sought to contrast the decorative architectural style of buildings in Soho with the technological process of making diamonds in a lab – rather than mining from the earth.

“The duality of the historic architecture of Soho, New York with the cutting-edge modern design, inspired by this very architecture, creates an entirely new impression and reflects the very soul of Âme,” they said.

According to the studio, the steel walls are representative of shadows cast from undulating cast-iron facades found around the Lower Manhattan neighbourhood.

To create the smokey, dark sheen of the steel, the panels were treated with a liquid and then lacquered to stop the chemical reaction.

Within the store a series of vertical rods span from the floor to the ceiling to act as dividers, while the jewellery pieces that all contain synthetic diamonds are displayed in clear glass vessels, called cloches.

“Each piece of jewellery is uniquely housed inside their own capsules and state-of-the-art glass cloches, inviting the impression that it is served rather than displayed,” said the studio.

The cloches rest on tables with white countertops and silvery bases, designed by Baranowitz + Kronenberg and produced by Design SRL. The stands are metallic and made in different styles, from bulky volumes to ones with slender rods.

Scent is also used to enhance the sensorial experience, and a fragrance with earthy, smoky notes was custom-made for the store by British perfumer Azzi Glasser.

“I wanted to capture the essence of the growing diamond, through its faceted layers,” Glasser said. “Entwining the fragrance notes, whilst layering the accords, and amplifying the essence of luxury through the finest molecules into the air.”

Below the store’s main retail space, the basement contains a seating area with a sand-coloured chair and sofa by Living Divani that contrast the otherwise dark space. An industrial staircase with a black rod balustrade wraps around a reflective column. Blue light fixtures by Tel Aviv studio RTLD also feature on the walls.

An office, storage space, kitchenette and restroom are also located on the lower level.

Baranowitz + Kronenberg was founded in 1999, and other examples of the architecture studio’s work are an upscale eatery Yaffo Tel Aviv, the W hotel in Ibiza, and The Duchess restaurant and bar in Amsterdam.

In addition to Âme, Soho is home to hundreds of retail stores such as Glossier by Gachot Studios, Everlane on Prince Street, Wardrobe NYC and London streetwear label Maharishi.

Photography is by Amit Geron.

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How to Buy a Sectional Sofa

What’s so great about a sectional sofa?

“It’s the Swiss Army knife of seating,” said Chris Weir, a partner at Studio Collins Weir, an interior design firm in Sausalito, Calif. “You can program a space for multiple uses with one piece of furniture. You can have a cocktail party with perched seating, but then also have space to flake out and watch TV. There’s something really lovely and open-ended about them.”

Furniture manufacturers offer sectionals with dozens of modules that allow for customization well beyond a simple sofa with an attached chaise. So buyers can create custom configurations that address specific spaces and activities — whether that means defining a gathering area in an open loft, maximizing seating in a small media room or catering to the lounging preferences of numerous family members.

With so many sofa systems available from manufacturers, and all those components, how do you choose a sectional that will work for you? We asked Mr. Weir and other designers for advice.

Measure Your Room

Shopping for a sectional sofa isn’t like shopping for a simple chair, when an eyeball check in the furniture showroom can be enough to know whether it will fit in your living room. “With the sectional, it’s such a big thing that if it’s not sized right, it can feel like it’s taking up the whole room,” Mr. Weir said.

To guard against surprises on delivery day, he suggested measuring the room where the sectional will go and drawing a basic scaled floor plan with the dimensions of the space, so you know what you’re working with. Also, measure and record the positions of doorways, windows and any other obstructions, like fireplaces, that you need to work around.

When you find a sectional you like, draw it into the plan to make sure it will fit gracefully and not overwhelm the space or cause circulation problems.

Select the Location

There are two basic ways to position a sectional in a room: pushed up against one or more walls, or floating as a stand-alone piece.

In smaller rooms, the only way to make a sofa fit might be to push it against the walls. “It maximizes the furniture footprint of the room, and can feel architectural and almost built-in,” said Jamie Bush, an interior designer in Los Angeles. “It’s meant to be cozy and enveloping.”

In large, open spaces, a free-floating sectional can be used to create a welcoming seating area. For this year’s San Francisco Decorator Showcase, Studio Collins Weir designed a circular sectional that sits in front of a fireplace. “The room was so large, but the sofa allowed us to create a very intimate group” of seating, said Susan Collins, a partner at the firm. “So the space feels comfortable.”

This approach can also be turned on its head by treating the sectional as an island, with outward facing seats on all, or most, sides. “Not only does it look unexpected, while keeping the circulation around the room open, it creates opportunities for conversations that feel a bit freer and more casual,” said Kelly Behun, an interior designer who created two such seating islands with Living Divani’s Extra Wall sectional in her house in the Hamptons.

Choose Angles or Curves

Most sectionals have modules that connect at 90-degree angles, but some offer alterative angles or curves.

“Not all sectionals are L-shaped,” said Tori Golub, an interior designer in New York. “Some are much more sculptural and can be configured to organize the space exactly as you want to use it.”

In an open loft in Greenwich Village, for instance, Ms. Golub installed a sectional by Christophe Delcourt with pieces that connect at 45-degree angles, which allowed the sofa to gently curl around a television-viewing area.

For a house in Houston, Mr. Bush designed a curvy sectional that snakes around one corner of a media room while leaving space for windows and a floor lamp behind it.

“By making it a curved element and pulling it off the wall, it’s more of a sculptural element, floating in space,” he said.

Decide on a Seat Height and Depth

Sectionals have dramatically different seating heights, from a low-slung, lounge-y 12 inches to an elevated 18 inches or higher.

In general, Ms. Golub said, the higher the seat, the more formal the sectional will feel. A sectional with a high seat might be good in a traditional living room, but for more relaxed spaces, like a media room, lower is often preferable.

“If it’s really for lounging and lying around, the lower to the ground it is, and the deeper it is, the better,” she said. “The more you raise a sofa off the ground, the shallower it needs to be for comfortable sitting.”

Deep sofas, with a depth of more than 40 inches, generally suit those who want to curl up like they’re on a bed, while shallower sofas, with a depth of about 36 inches, are ideal for those who prefer a more upright, chair-like position.

The good news for couples who have different preferences is that many sectionals come in a choice of seat depths, with components that can be combined. “You can do one side deeper and one side shallower, to get two different kinds of seating,” Ms. Collins said.

Consider Adjustability (If You’re Planning to Move)

Some sectionals have components that are easier to move around than others. For a media room in a Los Angeles home, Mr. Bush chose a Tufty-Time sectional from B&B Italia with three ottomans that can be pushed into the sofa to create a giant improvised mattress. “I wanted it to be a place where people could crash in this modular mosh pit,” he said. “You can just push those up, and five people could sleep there.”

And in a house he designed for a young family near Lake Tahoe, he installed a Togo sectional from Ligne Roset, because the components can function as stand-alone seating — as separate lounge chairs and a small sofa, for instance — or be pushed together to form a single sectional for movie night.

“You can even make forts of out it, or flip the pieces upside down to crawl through them like a tunnel,” he said, which makes it popular with the children.

Sectionals like these are also easy to reconfigure if you move to a new home, whereas others don’t offer this level of flexibility. Once they are ordered and installed, they can be difficult, or even impossible, to reconfigure. So if there is a chance you might move to a new home in the near future, plan accordingly.

Create a Configuration

With sectional modules available in so many shapes, sizes and styles — with and without arms and backs — the options for piecing one together are virtually unlimited. But there are a few rules of thumb that can be helpful in planning the configuration.

First, choose a few focal points. “Oftentimes, with a sectional sofa you want to accomplish two things — for instance, looking at a view and looking at a fireplace or TV,” Ms. Collins said. That may result in a layout with two main sections, she said, that “invite two different ways of using the space.”

It is also rarely desirable to see the back of a sectional (or any sofa) when you walk into a room. “You want to come into the open end when you enter the space,” said John Beckmann, the founder of the New York-based design firm Axis Mundi. “You don’t want to come in from behind — that’s just awkward.”

Where the back or arms of a sofa would block sightlines, it is often possible to introduce ottoman-like modules that have only seat cushions. In a Manhattan apartment with expansive views, for example, Mr. Beckmann installed a large Let It Be sectional from Poltrona Frau with several modules that open views to the windows and a fireplace, in between more supportive modules with backs and arms.

Choose the Fabric

Because it’s so big, a sectional upholstered in boldly patterned fabric can overwhelm a room. In most cases, choosing a fabric with a solid color is a safer bet.

“We wouldn’t use a bold pattern on a sectional, because there is so much of it,” Mr. Weir said. “We often do something neutral, where we can play other fabrics and finishes off it,” using accessories like pillows and throws.

And with any luck, that will give the sectional longevity as styles change, he said, by allowing the appearance of the sofa to be adjusted with new accessories.

“It’s an investment,” Mr. Weir said. “Going more neutral, so you can work with it over time, makes a lot of sense.”

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The Esplanade by Golden

Set to embrace the backdrop of the bay, Golden have re-created the shell of an 80s style house into a warm, contemporary four-bedroom, five-bathroom family home referencing the organic qualities of the coast throughout.

Inspired by its coastline location and the clients desire for a light and timeless feel, careful consideration and selection of natural materials and robust textures were employed. Upon entering the home, visitors are welcomed into a grand foyer featuring high ceilings and Andorra Limestone flooring, the addition of colour through the Crown Armchairs by Massproductions adds warmth and texture to the tonal space. A key design transformation was the removal of the existing ornate staircase, opening up each level with a unique vertical balustrade, a grand circular form, hugged by curved concrete walls, mimicking textural elements of a sea shell. The space now flooded with light and views through each level, affords multiple beautiful moments from every angle. Large scale floor finishes imitate poured concrete, adding warmth and durability to the home.

Creating the perfect balance of light, warmth and texture into each space, Golden have implemented a contrasting palette to each living spaces that effortlessly flows into one another, connecting the outdoor terrace and front living zone to the main living spaces. In one zone, dark timber battens conceal the television conscious to not disrupt the bay views, while a lighter second lounge room provides contrast, where blonde timbers and skylights create an airy place to sit. In keeping with the natural, lasting material palette, minimal marbles, tiles, and colours create a sense of organic luxury.

Complimented by a considered material selection, the living area features large scale sculptural furniture, Living Divani Sofa, custom silk rug by Halcyon Lake and a bespoke 4m length dinning table from Lowe Furniture. Soft pendant lighting adds touches of brass and textured linens add softness to the space, while juxtaposing the elements of a coastline.

The Esplanade is an enduring family home; organic in texture and low in maintenance, the resulting design seeks to balance the soft and fluid with the strong and long lasting.

Interior Design: Golden  Photography: Sharyn Cairns  Styling: Marsha Golemac

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Dark, Warm & Welcoming Apartment

A chic picture is painted over a dark canvas in this home interior, visualised by Dezest. Warm neutrals and rich natural materials are the palette that softens the bold shadowy background, and add a tactile welcoming feel. The apartment is filled with the soft forms of fashionable furniture by brands such as Living Divani, Lago and B&B. The lighting solutions, by Martinelli Luce and Kreon, add another layer of cosy yet composed ambiance. This is a compact dwelling but an open plan layout makes the place feel substantial. The floor plan includes a generous lounge with open kitchen and dining area, a bedroom with walk-in closet/dressing room and a luxurious bathroom with twin basins.

The modern living room design is composed of earthy tones and dark planes, lifted by light wood tone and sparingly placed gold elements. A suspended ceiling maps out where the kitchen diner begins and ends.

A large decorative wall mirror lands at one end of the room; its rail serves as an umbrella rack. Beside it, a large glass closet keeps all the best garments on show. The lounge area floats on a large charcoal coloured area rug, which keeps it neatly bordered from the surrounding alternative functions of the multipurpose room.

The heart of the room is the centrally placed modern sofa that offers seating around its full perimeter. The cleverly designed piece negates the need for extra furniture by being both part of the lounge and applicable to the kitchen at the very same time.

The side of the central sofa also faces directly toward the glass closet, and therefore serves a third purpose as a handy dressing stool.

Instead of mounting a dominating black flat screen television on the wall, the living room has been equipped with a projection screen. A retractable screen makes for a much cleaner, more minimalist aesthetic when not in use.

A narrow shelf runs below the projection screen when it is unfurled. The simple shelf is enough to take the plainess off the wall in front of the sofa, and is used to display just a few decorative items. A vase of dried feathery foliage matches the other tactile neutrals within the scheme.

Vintage suitcases are used as storage boxes upon the shelves inside the glass closet; they evoke a sophisticated, well travelled look and keep less attractive bits and pieces out of sight.

Behind the lounge, adjacent to the kitchen diner, there is a minimalist home office by the window. The dedicated home office area is fitted with a bespoke desk design and a stack of practical shelving. A structural support column has been clad in dramatic smoked mirrored glass to reflect the light and the room.

A deep upholstered bench seat offers a cosy cushioned perch at the computer – though lack of a supportive backrest would not suit those who spend long hours in front of the screen. On the plus side, it allows two people to gather at the desk to brainstorm, sort through household bills or book that next holiday.

Between the windows, a sculptural wall light provides interest and a warming glow down a plain wall.

Two brown upholstered armchairs nestle beneath the wall lights; a small side table stands between. Neighbouring bookshelves make this an ideal reading spot.

A circular rug echoes the shape of the small tabletop.

The kitchen island morphs into a modern dining room.

A mirrored base creates the optical illusion that the dining table is cantilevered from the side of the kitchen island. Above the table, a modern chandelier further connects the dining and kitchen zones.

Full height kitchen units behind the island are a dark brown-black woodgrain. Black integrated appliances and a black faucett round off the look.

The master suite is an open plan bedroom with wardrobe. An open grid shelving unit behind the headboard helps to divide the functions of the room, defining the sleep zone from the dressing area. White storage boxes provide a visual stop on the open shelves, and long planters of greenery feather the edges.

The platform bed has integrated bedside shelves to keep the look clean and together.

Bedside lights are suspended from the ceiling.

The ensuite bathroom is visible through a glass wall.

As well as the bedroom pendant lights, LED perimeter lighting and a floor lamp create soft ambiance.

The floor reading lamp and a comfortable reading chair snuggle up by an open flame modern fireplace.

Beyond the open shelves behind the headboard, the dressing area is lit by a large window.

A small makeup vanity table and vanity chair are seated by the window pane, where sheer white drapes blow in the breeze. Glass doors protect the contents of the closet.

Light floods into the ensuite bathroom through huge windows behind the wash area.

A dual vanity mirror design has been suspended in front of the windows to serve the double sink installation.

The luxury bathtub is trimmed with an integrated gold towel rail. A shallow shelf scores the wall above it, storing toiletries – and bath taps – out of plain sight.

There is a glass WC enclosure within the bathroom.

Golden rungs climb the wall by the walk-in shower, poised to warm towels.

Lustrous gold fittings add a luxurious touch to a black shower wall.

Recommended Reading:  Dark Scandinavian Interior Design Modern Dark Interior Design

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Dark, Warm & Welcoming Apartment

A chic picture is painted over a dark canvas in this home interior, visualised by Dezest. Warm neutrals and rich natural materials are the palette that softens the bold shadowy background, and add a tactile welcoming feel. The apartment is filled with the soft forms of fashionable furniture by brands such as Living Divani, Lago and B&B. The lighting solutions, by Martinelli Luce and Kreon, add another layer of cosy yet composed ambiance. This is a compact dwelling but an open plan layout makes the place feel substantial. The floor plan includes a generous lounge with open kitchen and dining area, a bedroom with walk-in closet/dressing room and a luxurious bathroom with twin basins.

The modern living room design is composed of earthy tones and dark planes, lifted by light wood tone and sparingly placed gold elements. A suspended ceiling maps out where the kitchen diner begins and ends.

A large decorative wall mirror lands at one end of the room; its rail serves as an umbrella rack. Beside it, a large glass closet keeps all the best garments on show. The lounge area floats on a large charcoal coloured area rug, which keeps it neatly bordered from the surrounding alternative functions of the multipurpose room.

The heart of the room is the centrally placed modern sofa that offers seating around its full perimeter. The cleverly designed piece negates the need for extra furniture by being both part of the lounge and applicable to the kitchen at the very same time.

The side of the central sofa also faces directly toward the glass closet, and therefore serves a third purpose as a handy dressing stool.

Instead of mounting a dominating black flat screen television on the wall, the living room has been equipped with a projection screen. A retractable screen makes for a much cleaner, more minimalist aesthetic when not in use.

A narrow shelf runs below the projection screen when it is unfurled. The simple shelf is enough to take the plainess off the wall in front of the sofa, and is used to display just a few decorative items. A vase of dried feathery foliage matches the other tactile neutrals within the scheme.

Vintage suitcases are used as storage boxes upon the shelves inside the glass closet; they evoke a sophisticated, well travelled look and keep less attractive bits and pieces out of sight.

Behind the lounge, adjacent to the kitchen diner, there is a minimalist home office by the window. The dedicated home office area is fitted with a bespoke desk design and a stack of practical shelving. A structural support column has been clad in dramatic smoked mirrored glass to reflect the light and the room.

A deep upholstered bench seat offers a cosy cushioned perch at the computer – though lack of a supportive backrest would not suit those who spend long hours in front of the screen. On the plus side, it allows two people to gather at the desk to brainstorm, sort through household bills or book that next holiday.

Between the windows, a sculptural wall light provides interest and a warming glow down a plain wall.

Two brown upholstered armchairs nestle beneath the wall lights; a small side table stands between. Neighbouring bookshelves make this an ideal reading spot.

A circular rug echoes the shape of the small tabletop.

The kitchen island morphs into a modern dining room.

A mirrored base creates the optical illusion that the dining table is cantilevered from the side of the kitchen island. Above the table, a modern chandelier further connects the dining and kitchen zones.

Full height kitchen units behind the island are a dark brown-black woodgrain. Black integrated appliances and a black faucett round off the look.

The master suite is an open plan bedroom with wardrobe. An open grid shelving unit behind the headboard helps to divide the functions of the room, defining the sleep zone from the dressing area. White storage boxes provide a visual stop on the open shelves, and long planters of greenery feather the edges.

The platform bed has integrated bedside shelves to keep the look clean and together.

Bedside lights are suspended from the ceiling.

The ensuite bathroom is visible through a glass wall.

As well as the bedroom pendant lights, LED perimeter lighting and a floor lamp create soft ambiance.

The floor reading lamp and a comfortable reading chair snuggle up by an open flame modern fireplace.

Beyond the open shelves behind the headboard, the dressing area is lit by a large window.

A small makeup vanity table and vanity chair are seated by the window pane, where sheer white drapes blow in the breeze. Glass doors protect the contents of the closet.

Light floods into the ensuite bathroom through huge windows behind the wash area.

A dual vanity mirror design has been suspended in front of the windows to serve the double sink installation.

The luxury bathtub is trimmed with an integrated gold towel rail. A shallow shelf scores the wall above it, storing toiletries – and bath taps – out of plain sight.

There is a glass WC enclosure within the bathroom.

Golden rungs climb the wall by the walk-in shower, poised to warm towels.

Lustrous gold fittings add a luxurious touch to a black shower wall.

Recommended Reading:  Dark Scandinavian Interior Design Modern Dark Interior Design

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Living Room-Dining Room Combo: 51 Images With Tips To Get It Right

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Super Compact Spaces: A Minimalist Studio Apartment Under 23 Square Meters

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